3501.51

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Summary of Changes
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Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Uniform Components
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Article 3501.51
Shirt, White, Formal (Males)

Description
A plain white formal dress shirt with a turndown collar and a plain stiff or wide pleated soft front. Plain shirt studs and cuff links are required with dinner dress jacket uniforms (gold for Officers/CPOs; black or silver for E6 and below).

Correct Wear
Wear with all studs, buttons and cuff links fastened.